Akin, a Central Hardin product who graduated from Middle Tennessee a year ago, also won in 2010; she'll play Cumberlands junior Shannon Bishop in today's second round. Last year's runner-up and the 2009 and 2011 champion, April Emerson, needed 22 holes to beat Emma Robinson and will play West Jessamine senior-to-be Grace Rose today.

Other first-round winners included Taylor County junior-to-be Ellen ...